Police News
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BREAKING NEWS
The man threatened and cursed at Redding Police Department officers before throwing a rock at them, fleeing and confronting another officer with a knife
“I directed an immediate surge of law enforcement personnel on Metro buses and rail cars and stations,” said Mayor Karen Bass
“There was an oncoming train rapidly approaching the station,” the NYPD tweeted. “Officers sprang into action and without hesitation pulled him off the tracks”
The 2023 law set aside money to expedite training for Washington State Patrol recruits who are already certified law enforcement officers
The Portland Police Bureau reported 56 confirmed shootings in April, down from a peak of 147 total shootings in March 2022
Police Recruitment
The city council budgeted funding for 720 officers this year, but 296 positions remain unfilled
“This is an example of how quickly situations can escalate and become dangerous for our officers,” the Dayton Police Department stated
Video shows Sarasota PD Officer Michael Skinner using his boat to push the runaway boat into a sea wall before climbing in, cutting the engine and rendering aid to the man
“[The program] launches more efficient investigations, builds stronger cases and leads to more effective prosecutions,” NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Readers debate the importance of factors beyond compensation, such as the impact of community support and state legislation on job satisfaction for police officers
How can police leaders ensure their training investment in tuition cost and personnel is aligned with an agency’s core values?
Amid the legal proceedings and media scrutiny, it is crucial not to lose sight of the fundamental firearm safety rules that might have averted this tragic event
Boston police officers’ post-protest debriefings subject to legal scrutiny in federal lawsuit over excessive force and First Amendment violations
A 10-step response strategy for public information officers when faced with a viral news story
Imagine how policing could improve if instead of just investigating incidents to find blame, we also investigated incidents to learn how to avoid them happening in the first place
PRODUCT NEWS
Accelerating the next generation of drone solutions to protect more lives in more places
Alerts provide officers with unique vehicle history data for improved situational awareness and investigative capabilities at crash scenes
Six stolen vehicles were reportedly stopped over a period of two weeks in April thanks to the device
From May 1-31, 2024, entrants are eligible to win a special edition Luke Cao handgun.
Redefining secure portable environments
The guide is a reference tool for emergency managers and first responders interested in learning about the products, services and capabilities available with FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network
Virtual event will take place on May 22 and provide expert advice from industry leaders regarding how to combat a dangerous practice that is increasing in frequency and severity
